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Dr. Robert Rao, MD

General Surgery*
4.6 (24)
Map Pin Small Arlington Heights, IL
Accepting new patients
34 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Robert Rao, MD

Dr. Robert Rao, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Arlington Heights, IL. They specialize in General Surgery, has 34 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Medicine and is affiliated with Northwest Community Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Rao an average 4.6 star rating.

Dr. Rao works at Practice in Arlington Heights, IL. They frequently treat conditions like Ventral Hernia, Cholecystitis and Gallstones and Gallstones along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Rao's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Office
    880 W Central Rd Ste 5000, Arlington Heights, IL 60005 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (847) 618-3800
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    Office
    800 W Central Rd Ste 5000, Arlington Heights, IL 60005 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (847) 483-9800
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    Northwest Community Day Surgery Ctr II LLC
    675 W Kirchhoff Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (847) 618-3800
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    880 W Central Rd Ste 3800, Arlington Heights, IL 60005 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (847) 483-9800

Hospital Affiliations
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  • Northwest Community Hospital

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Ventral Hernia
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallstones
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Abdominal Pain
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Hemorrhoids
Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Umbilical Hernia
Anoscopy
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Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Biopsy of Breast
Breast Reconstruction
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Bowel Strangulation
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Cholangiocarcinoma
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Gallbladder Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Jejunum Cancer
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lobular Carcinoma
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Breast Reduction
Colectomy
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colostomy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Fecal Impaction Removal
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Port Placements or Replacements
Puncture Aspiration
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair
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    4.6
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    About Dr. Robert Rao, MD

    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 34 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1437114485
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    Education & Certifications

    Internship
    • Loyola University Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Robert Rao, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Rao is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Rao has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Rao has seen patients for Ventral Hernia, Cholecystitis and Gallstones and Gallstones, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Rao on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    24 patients have reviewed Dr. Rao. The overall rating for this provider is 4.6. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Rao.

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